Buyer ii

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Buyer II

Location : Martinsburg, West Virginia

Compensation : $73,000 - $88,000

Ready for a fast-paced job where you can provide the literal groundwork that connects communities together? Join Summit Materials a construction materials company leading the industry where we build the foundation for a better tomorrow.

Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada.

At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values : Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity.

We’re passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit’s companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.

Benefits

We care for you and your family : We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support the health of you and your family.

We prepare for the unexpected : We offer life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you.

We invest in your career growth with Summit Materials and beyond : Get access to our Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses to support your professional and personal development.

You can learn on-demand, at your own pace, and from any device.

We embrace your well-being : We know that your well-being is more than just physical. We’re here to provide teammates with the resources and tools they need to stay healthy and feel supported, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, financial resources, and more.

We support your personal goals : We provide a financial foundation as you plan for the future. Our programs, like our 401(k) plan where we match up to 4% of your annual income, are designed to help you prepare and reach your goals for you and your family.

We give you time to recharge : We offer our teammates Paid Time Off (PTO) so they can recharge and relax with family and friends.

Position Summary :

The Buyer II will focus on executing company-wide category management strategies, spend controls, supplier performance management, and monitoring programs that deliver sustainable results.

In addition, this position will lead cost-reduction initiatives that involve suppliers. This position has primary accountability for executing on purchasing activities with a heavy focus on facilitation of the ordering process and team success.

Position Responsibilities :

Review approved requisitions; Convert each requisition into Purchase Order (PO) with the best source, confirm the PO with supplier;

Expedite PO as necessary; Ensure PO fulfills the needs of the requestor quantity, time, quality.

• Responsibility to drive compliance in the areas of preferred supplier selection and other terms for purchased goods and materials, maintain and execute on a portfolio of saving projects to support the company’s spend efficiency and cost savings initiatives, and participate in supplier selection and onboarding activities.
• Develop / foster cross-functional relationships to better understand current and future requirements and to provide an important feedback loop for effective communication to better serve the business.
• Identify potential new supply sources to increase competition for future project needs.
• Direct discussions of defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, and suppliers to determine source of trouble and initiates necessary corrective action.
• May issue and / or own Supplier Corrective Action Requests arising from supplier performance issues.

Ensure required follow up is completed.

• Act as the liaison with accounting and operations to resolve any discrepancies between the invoice, purchase order, and receiving documents to ensure ERP system requirements are achieved and vendors are paid in a timely manner.
• Responsible for ensuring ongoing cost reduction and encouraging continuous supplier improvement.
• Understanding of purchasing systems, processes, and procedures.
• Utilize quantitative skills to analyze, validate, and manage large amounts of data, specific to problem solving, project and decision support, and trend analysis of multi-projects.
• Enforce the compliance of the internal control practices for activities performed under the purchasing functions. These include requisitions and approvals.
• Assist in developing programs and partnerships with key suppliers. This includes evaluation of supplier performance, communication of needs, selection of primary suppliers, developing cost reduction programs, and ongoing evaluation and measurement of partnership with suppliers.
• Provide training / cross-training to ensure employees are in compliance with departmental and safety standards and are up to date with required training.
• May work different shifts / days as required.
• Travel is flexible, but could be up to 10%
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
• 6 years of experience working in manufacturing and / or operations environments.
• Experience with spot purchases, procurement, and supply agreements strongly preferred.
• Hands-on management experience in a variety of purchasing roles and / or plant operational experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills and data management, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Coupa, SAP, ERP, and e-sourcing tools a plus.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing environments and variables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with cross-functional groups.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Physical Requirements :

Perform primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. Must be able to operate routine office equipment including, but not limited to, telephone, copier, computer, keyboard, fax machine, and calculator.

Must be able to routinely perform work on a computer for an average of 6-8 hours per day. Must be able to work extended hours whenever required or requested by management.

Must be capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance.

Build a lasting career with us. Apply now! Thank you for considering a career with Summit Materials.

At Summit Materials, we provide the foundation to connect our communities today and build a better tomorrow. We value all our communities including our diverse internal community of teammates that makes us stronger.

No matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, or anything that makes you who you are you belong.

Last updated : 2024-07-10

Salary : $73,000 - $88,000